Your Phone The Basics | LG Electronics LX-225 guide

Section 2A

Your Phone: The Basics

In This Section

♦Front View of Your Phone

♦Viewing the Display Screen

♦Features of Your Phone

♦Turning Your Phone On and Off

♦Using Your Phone’s Battery and Charger

♦Displaying Your Phone Number

♦Making and Answering Calls

♦Entering Text

Your phone is packed with features that simplify your life and expand your ability to stay connected to the people and information that are important to you. This section will guide

you through the basic functions and calling features of

your phone.

Phone Basics

Section 2A:Your Phone – The Basics

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LG Electronics LX-225 manual Your Phone The Basics

Contents

LG LX-225 Phone Guide Page Table of Contents 2B. Controlling Your Phone’s Settings 2D. Controlling Your Roaming Experience 2G. Using the Contacts 135 Index Your Phone IntroductionPage Getting Started Page Getting Started Setting Up Your Voicemail Getting Help Setting Up Service UnlockingYour Phone Getting Started Voicemail Password Setting UpYourVoicemail Getting Help Operator ServicesDirectory Assistance Your Phone Page Your Phone The Basics FrontView ofYour Phone Key Functions Press Right to Find/Add Entry Viewing the Display Screen Features ofYour Phone Phone Basics TurningYour Phone On TurningYour Phone On and OffTurningYour Phone Off Battery Capacity UsingYour Phone’s Battery and ChargerInstalling the Battery Removing the Battery Using the Charger Charging the Battery Making and Answering Calls DisplayingYour Phone NumberMaking Calls Dialing Options Answering Calls Select Call History 5 and select Missed Calls Answering a Roam CallWith Call Guard EnabledMissed Call Notification Ending a Call In-Call Options Calling Emergency Numbers Saving a Phone Number End-of-Call Options Finding a Phone Number Dialing and Saving Phone Numbers With Pauses Plus + Code Dialing Dialing From the Contacts Using Abbreviated Dialing Using One-Touch/Two-Touch Speed Dialing EnteringText Selecting a Character Input Mode To erase a single character. Press and hold Back Entering Characters UsingT9Text Input Adding aWord to theT9 Database Entering Characters byTapping the Keypad Entering Numbers,Symbols,Smileys and Preset Messages Controlling Your Phone’s Settings Voice Memo Sound SettingsRingerTypes Selecting RingerTypes forVoice Calls Selecting RingerTypes for Messages Default, Download, or Voice Memo ringersScroll to Voicemail Alerts or Message Alerts Selecting a KeyTone Length Adjusting the Phone’sVolume Settings Silence All Alert Notification Changing theText Greeting Display SettingsChanging the BacklightTime Length Download, In Camera, or Saved to Phone Changing the Display Screen Changing the Contrast Changing the Display Screen for Incoming CallsDownloads, In Camera, or Saved to Phone Changing theTheme Skin Changing the Phone’s Menu Style Changing theText Input Font Changing the Clock Display Changing the Status Light Mode Changing the Power Save Mode Location Settings Displaying Pop-up Messages Messaging Settings Adding a Customized Signature Callback Number Managing Preset Messages Airplane Mode TTY Use Press # # from standby Shortcuts Phone Setup OptionsOr Down Navigation and press OK Auto-Answer Mode Call Answer Mode Dialing Match Plus Code Dialing AutoVolume Display Language Page Setting Your Phone’s Security UsingYour Phone’s Lock Feature Accessing the Security MenuLockingYour Phone Changing the Lock Code Calling in Lock ModeUnlockingYour Phone Locking Pictures RestrictingYour Phone Using Special Numbers UpdatingYour Picture Profile Erasing the Contacts ResettingYour Phone Enabling and Disabling Data Services Security Features for Data Services Controlling Your Roaming Experience Recognizing the Roaming Icon on the Display Screen Understanding RoamingRoaming on Other Digital Networks Roaming on Analog Networks Checking forVoicemail MessagesWhile Roaming Set Mode SettingYour Phone’s Roam Mode Highlight On or Off and press Using Call Guard Reminder Page Menu Navigation Menu Structure Viewing the Menus Navigating Through Menus Menu Structure Menu NavigationSelecting Menu Items Web Menu DiagramViewing the Menus Backing UpWithin a Menu Downloads Voice ServicesSettings Call History Message Alerts Contacts Only Managing Call History Select Call History Viewing History Call History Options Saving a Phone Number From Call History Making a Call From Call History Prepending a Phone Number From Call History Scroll to Outgoing Calls, Incoming Calls, Missed Calls, or Erasing Call History Using the Contacts Adding a New Contacts Entry Finding Names Finding Contacts Entries Finding Speed Dial Numbers Finding Group Entries FindingVoice Dial Numbers Contacts Entry Options Adding a Phone Numberto a Contacts Entry Editing a Contacts Entry’s Phone Number Assigning Speed Dial Numbers Select an available speed dial location and press OK 92, then follow steps 4-9 above CreatingVoice DialTags Editing a Contacts Entry Selecting a RingerType for an Entry Dialing Services Using the Phone’s Calendar and Tools Adding an Event to the Calendar UsingYour Phone’s Calendar Event Alerts Viewing Events Event Alert Menu Erasing a Day’s Events Going toToday’s Calendar Menu Purging All Events Purging Events UsingYour Phone’s Alarm Clock UsingYour Phone’s Notepad Using EZTips UsingYour Phone’sTools World Clock Using the Calculator Using Voice-Activated Dialing Managing Voice Memos Using Your Phone’s Voice Services Select Voice Services UsingVoice-Activated DialingProgrammingVoice DialTags Erasing AllVoice DialTags ReviewingVoice DialTags Recording Voice Memos ManagingVoice Memos ErasingVoice Memos Voice Memo Options 114 Using Your Phone’s Built-in Camera Taking Pictures Camera You will be CreatingYour Picture Messaging Password Camera Mode Options 120 Setting the SelfTimer Scroll to Mobile, Email, Contacts, Recent List,or Other Other ServicesSharing Pictures Sharing Pictures From In Camera SharingPicturesFromMessaging Camera Storing PicturesCamera Saved to Phone Using Your Phone’s Built-in Camera 125 Saved to Phone Online Albums Managing Pictures Using the Picture MessagingWebsite Managing Online Pictures FromYour Phone Sharing Online Pictures Accessing Online Picture Options From Your Phone 132 To access your online albums options from your phone 134 Service Features 136 Service Features The Basics Setting UpYourVoicemail UsingVoicemail NewVoicemail Message Alerts Voicemail Notification Using the Menu Keys onYour Phone to AccessYour Messages Using One-Touch Message AccessRetrievingYourVoicemail Messages Voicemail Button Guide Setting Up Group Distribution Lists Using Expert ModeVoicemail Options Voicemail-to-Voicemail Message Forwarding CallbackVoicemail-to-Voicemail Message Voicemail-to-Voicemail Message Reply Continue Recording Voicemail-to-Voicemail Receipt Request Extended Absence Greeting Clearing the Message Icon 146 Voicemail Menu Key Service Features The Basics 147 Composing SMSText Messages Using SMSText Messaging Service Features The Basics 149 Accessing SMSText Messages Using Caller ID Responding to CallWaiting Making aThree-Way Call Confirm the deactivation Using Call Forwarding Data Services Data Services Applications Phone Info My Phone Number Getting StartedWith Data ServicesYour User Name FindingYour User Name Launching a Data Connection Internet Connecting Net Guard Connection Status and Indicators Softkeys Navigating theWebScrolling Going Back Selecting MessageTypes Understanding MessagingGoing Home Accessing Email Select Instant Messaging Accessing Instant Messaging Select Messaging AccessingWireless Chatrooms Accessing the Download Menus Downloading Premium ContentRingers, Screen Savers, or Applications and press OK Selecting an Item to Download Downloading an Item Exploring theWeb Using the Browser MenuEntertainment, Sports, Finance, Travel, Shopping, Tools, Opening the Browser Menu 172 Creating a Bookmark Accessing a BookmarkSelect Bookmarks Going to a SpecificWebsite Deleting a BookmarkSelect Go to URL Restarting theWeb Browser Reloading aWeb Settings Phone Info My Phone Number Data Services FAQs When is my data connection dormant? 178 Safety and Warranty Information 180 Owner’s Record Phone Guide Proprietary Notice Safety Getting the Most Out ofYour Reception Keeping Tabs on Signal StrengthUnderstanding the Power Save Feature Knowing Radio Frequency Safety Using Your Phone Near Other Electronic Devices Maintaining Safe Use of and Access to Your PhoneUsing Your Phone While Driving Following Safety Guidelines Turning Off Your Phone in Dangerous Areas Turning Off Your Phone Before Flying Restricting Children’s Access to Your Phone Using Your Phone With a Hearing Aid Device Getting the Best Hearing Device Experience With Your PM-225 Protecting Your Battery Caring for the Battery Disposal of Lithium Ion LiIon Batteries FCC Notice Acknowledging Special Precautions and the FCC NoticeBody-Worn Operation FCC Radiofrequency Emission Specific Absorption Rates SAR forWireless Phones Phone Guide Proprietary Notice Owner’s Record 192 Manufacturer’s Warranty Manufacturer’s Warranty Limited Warranty Statement Manufacturer’sWarranty What this Warranty does not Cover State LAW Rights Index Index 198 Operator Services